Identity/Crisis
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Stewarding Torah
Identity/Crisis
06/11/24 • 56 min
Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and is traditionally a holiday of immersive text study. Reflecting on the spirit of the holiday, this week's episode is a recording of an interview with Yehuda Kurtzer on “Jewish Insights” on Jewish Broadcasting Service. Yehuda and JBS host Justin Pines share how they each relate to the Torah and discuss how it informs the way they think today.
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Two Teens and their Fearless Interventions
Identity/Crisis
05/14/24 • 47 min
In a special crossover this week, Yehuda Kurtzer takes the guest seat for a change, as he is interviewed for the Fearless Interventions podcast by Hartman Teen Fellow, Max Alperstein and his co-host Jacob Finkel. Together they tackle a range of issues at the top of their minds, including navigating political polarization, exploring the boundaries of Jewish identity, and pursuing earnest pluralism.
Learn more and apply for the Hartman Teen Fellowship HERE.
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The Centre Must Hold
Identity/Crisis
09/17/24 • 42 min
At a time when society feels more divided than ever, Yair Zivan, diplomatic advisor to Yair Lapid and author of the new book, The Centre Must Hold , is advocating for centrism. On this week’s episode, Yair chats with guest host and Shalom Hartman Institute Vice President Justus Baird about topics ranging from the politics around hostage deals to the American two-party divide and shares his vision for a viable path forward.
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Identity/Crisis Wrapped
Identity/Crisis
12/26/23 • 33 min
During this tumultuous and difficult year, what have we learned about how we relate to Judaism, the Jewish people, Israel, and the world? In this final episode of 2023, Yehuda Kurtzer uses selections from Identity/Crisis episodes over the past year to guide us through key moments and ideas. Beginning with concerns over Israel’s democracy, he explores what characterizes North American Judaism before delving into the devastation of October 7 and the subsequent war, ultimately reflecting on the lessons we have learned.
Previous episodes of Identity/Crisis mentioned in this episode:
Tehila Friedman, Hole in the Center of Israeli Society | January 17, 2023
Rana Fahoum, Envisioning Shared Society | January 10, 2023
Mishael Zion, How to Run a Seder | April 4, 2023
Matti Friedman, Zion’s Roads are in Mourning |July 27, 2023
Rachel Isaacs, Small Town American Judaism |June 19, 2023
Rachel Jacoby Rosenfield, From Kharkiv to New York | February 27, 2023
Hannah Lebovitz, Lessons on Housing insecurity | September 27, 2023
Eliot Cosgrove, The Case for Commandments | May 9, 2023
Rabbi David Wolpe, The Art of the Sermon | September 12, 2023
Various voices, A Nation That Can’t Sleep | October 11, 2023
Shira Berkowitz, When Jews Show Up | November 28, 2023
Eric Fingerhut, The Jewish Establishment and Its Critics | August 29, 2023
Gali Cooks, The Jewish Leadership Pipeline Problem | July 17, 2023
Tal Becker, Fighting a Just War |November 14, 2023
Measuring the Crisis
Identity/Crisis
05/28/24 • 50 min
October 7th and its unfolding aftermath have triggered a seismic shift in Jewish communal life.
In this episode, Yehuda Kurtzer sits down with Mimi Kravetz, Chief Impact and Growth Officer for the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), to talk about JFNA’s recent surveys on Jewish community engagement, vulnerability, and solidarity with Israel in the United States and Canada, and what Jewish institutions can do to adapt to these changes.
Referenced in this episode:
· Data by Air Kelman – Sources Journal
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Jews in the US Military
Identity/Crisis
03/22/22 • 48 min
What does it mean to be a Jew in the United States military? Phil Lieberman, an Orthodox rabbi, professor of Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt, and a decorated, active-duty military chaplain, talks with Yehuda Kurtzer about how success as a Jewish navy chaplain is not always measured by the size of community but in educating others about Jewish life. Ronit Stahl, author and associate professor at UC Berkeley, frames the larger historical context of Jews in the armed services normalizing Judaism as an American religion.
The Hilltop Youth and Jewish Terrorism
Identity/Crisis
02/15/22 • 61 min
Anti-Palestinian violence committed by disaffected young Israelis increased by 50% in 2021. Why do the IDF, the police, and society turn a blind eye towards these Jewish terrorists? Who is responsible for prosecuting their crimes?
Haviv Rettig Gur, Senior Analyst for The Times of Israel, sat down with Yehuda Kurtzer to discuss the violence perpetrated by the Hilltop Youth, the politics around holding them accountable, and how internal divisions in Israeli society create an environment in which this behavior can proliferate.
The Making of an American Shtetl
Identity/Crisis
02/01/22 • 41 min
How did a small contingent of Hasidic families establish a thriving, insular enclave with a powerful local government?
Authors Nomi Stolzenberg and David Myers join Yehuda Kurtzer to chronicle how the upstate New York town of Kiryas Joel created a world apart by using the very instruments of political and legal power that are uniquely American. They explore religious, social, and economic norms, delve into the roots of Satmar Hasidism, and uncover the American dream in the unlikeliest of places.
Inside Chabad’s Vision for American Judaism
Identity/Crisis
12/07/21 • 35 min
Chabad impacts every aspect of the Jewish ecosystem. It actively competes in the marketplace of Jewish ideas and identities, and pushes Judaism into the American public square and onto local street corners; it is a force on college campuses; and is leading Jewish conversations on social media.
How is Chabad driving the future of Judaism in America? Mordechai Lightstone (Chabad.org) joins Yehuda Kurtzer for a look into the Chabad mindset in this moment.
Alone, Adjacent, and Among
Identity/Crisis
04/02/24 • 46 min
The organizations that constitute the Jewish world—schools, synagogues, social service agencies, philanthropic institutions, and more—keep Judaism alive, yet not everyone who works in that world is Jewish. In this episode, Yehuda Kurtzer speaks with Darin McKeever, CEO of the William Davidson Foundation, about his experience leading a Jewish organization as a non-Jew, navigating Jewish culture, Israeli politics, and questions of identity and belonging.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Identity/Crisis have?
Identity/Crisis currently has 217 episodes available.
What topics does Identity/Crisis cover?
The podcast is about News, Religion & Spirituality, News Commentary, Podcasts and Judaism.
What is the most popular episode on Identity/Crisis?
The episode title 'The Jewish Leadership Pipeline Problem' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Identity/Crisis?
The average episode length on Identity/Crisis is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of Identity/Crisis released?
Episodes of Identity/Crisis are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Identity/Crisis?
The first episode of Identity/Crisis was released on Mar 5, 2020.
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